Mitchell Bailey
Digital Broadcast Journalist
Mitchell Bailey is a Digital Broadcast Journalist based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He first joined the Global News team as an online web producer in May 2023 before switching over to the television department in December 2024.
Born and raised in Glace Bay, N.S., Mitchell moved to the Halifax area in September 2021 as he began a two-year radio television journalism program at NSCC’s Ivany Campus, graduating with Honours in journalism.
Throughout the program, he completed two internship periods in the Global Halifax office before joining the team full-time. His story interests include cost-of-living issues, business, crime, and local politics.
When he’s not providing Halifax with the latest news coverage, you can catch Mitchell out for a run, diving into a new book, researching his next travel destination, or learning Spanish.
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Video Archives
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Halifax-area residents displaced by recent structure fires -
Local software developer creates live emergency update app -
Defence seeks more time to review disclosure in Halifax newborn death case -
Municipal politicians call for basic income supports -
New U.S. tariffs cause concern for business groups in the Maritimes -
Funding boost for project to improve mental health services for youth in N.S. -
Labour advocates in N.S. raising concerns about wages -
N.S. businesses dealing with labour shortages due to immigration cuts -
Termporary residents in N.S. call for work permit extensions -
New polling shows Atlantic Canadians experience some of Canada’s heaviest financial pressures -
Halifax police arrest suspect after racist tirade at Costco goes viral -
Halifax Muslim community speaks out after racist tirade caught on camera -
Environmental advocates encouraged by Nova Scotia’s move to power public housing with clean energy -
Maritimers looking for ways to help after deadly earthquakes in Venezuela -
Advocates say Maritime governments need to take action on pay inequity -
Halifax Wanderers’ president expresses frustration over new stadium timeframe -
Morning shooting in Halifax neighbourhood leaves man with life-threatening injuries -
Halifax mayor’s office under investigation by RCMP over financial irregularities -
Halifax World Cup fever kicking into high gear after Canada triumph -
As another flight to European destination takes off, Halifax builds up its international reputation
Author Archives
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Halifax apartment building launches car-for-rent incentiveThe Rent for Rides campaign offers a move-in incentive for tenants at the Agency Art Lofts, a 173-unit building on Hollis Street.Canada7 mins
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Halifax-area fires leave residents displaced, grocery store forced to closeFire destroyed three buildings that included residential units and a commercial business on Monday evening on Gaston Road in Dartmouth.FireJul 28
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Labour advocates warn Nova Scotia wages aren’t keeping pace with cost of livingResearchers are calling for employers to offer a living wage, as recent data shows more Atlantic Canadians are struggling to hold on to their paycheques.CanadaJul 20
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Temporary residents, employers in N.S. struggling with immigration changesSandeep Kaur said she submitted an application to the Nova Scotia Nominee Program in November 2023. After a two-and-a-half year wait, she was told her file was closed as of May 1.CanadaJul 17
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Man who recorded Halifax Costco racist tirade says he’s ‘deeply impacted’ by incidentHalifax Regional Police have since released photos of the suspect and are urging the public to help identify him.CrimeJul 8
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Halifax Wanderers’ president expresses frustration over timeline for new stadiumDerek Martin says he understands the municipality's financial constraints and is also looking at options for a privately-funded venue in the downtown area.ÂSportsJun 24
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Halifax airport expands European reach with new direct flight to BrusselsAir Canada will now offer direct flights to Brussels out of Halifax Stanfield International Airport. The airport will have direct flights to 15 European destinations this summer.CanadaJun 18
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Halifax tenant says building was partly demolished while she waited for tenancy rulingA Halifax woman says she has no place to live after returning home from work last week to find crews demolishing her apartment building.CanadaJun 16
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Low vacancy, high rents continue to make Halifax hard for rentersThe latest in a long string of reports and studies shows Halifax continues to be a tough place for renters.CanadaJun 15
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Nova Scotia teen with Egyptian roots chosen as official ball carrier for World Cup matchIbrahim Elsherif has been selected to be an official match ball carrier for an upcoming World Cup match between Egypt and New Zealand in Vancouver on June 21.CanadaJun 11
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Halifax researchers weigh pros and cons of social media ban for youthHalifax researchers at Dalhousie University have been looking into the possible downsides of restricting social media access to youth, and privacy concerns.CanadaJun 10
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Family of N.S. long-term care residents hopeful as union votes on tentative dealCUPE, which represents about 3,600 striking staff, reached a tentative agreement with the province over the weekend.CanadaJun 8
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‘A risky deal’: N.S. seniors looking to downsize hesitant because of rental marketA Nova Scotia senior looking to sell his home and downsize says he's worried he won't be able to afford a rental unit in Halifax.CanadaJun 3
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Halifax youth faces charges after airsoft gun fired in McDonald’sPolice said the charges came after images circulated on social media of two teens brandishing airsoft guns inside a McDonald's on Larry Uteck Boulevard.CrimeMay 29
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Halifax newborn death: Questions remain as community, first responders copeHalifax police say they're still waiting for autopsy results and that they haven't been able to speak to the mother, who remains in hospital, because of her serious condition.CanadaMay 26
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Serial Nova Scotia fraudster sentenced to 4.5 years in prison for forgery, impersonationThe list of offences she was found guilty of includes submitting false claims of dead family members in order to receive paid leave from several jobs.CanadaMay 21
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‘Hidden homelessness’ a problem for N.S. post-secondary students: researcherA recent report conducted by a group of Nova Scotia and Alberta researchers finds about one in four Canadian post-secondary students experiences some form of homelessness.CanadaMay 20
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As gas prices soar, Canadian drivers struggling to keep up with routine repairsThe Canadian Automobile Association says rising gas prices are creating a significant financial burden on drivers, which may cause some to postpone necessary vehicle repairs.CanadaMay 15
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Treatment centre outside Halifax designed to help first responders with PTSD, addictionA new facility has opened on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore that was designed specifically to offer support for first responders and veterans.CanadaMay 12
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Halifax Thunderbirds looking to bring home first-ever championship winThe Halifax Thunderbirds are heading to the National Lacrosse League finals and fans are hoping the team will bring home its first-ever championship.SportsMay 11
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Nova Scotia Health firm on digital records launch as union urges delayThe union representing thousands of medical workers in Nova Scotia is sounding the alarm over the launch of a new digital medical record system.HealthMay 4
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Residents, families say Nova Scotia long-term care worker strike taking toll on themTen days into a strike by some unionized long-term care workers in Nova Scotia, both residents and family members say the job action is taking its toll.CanadaApr 23
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Halifax Transit sends warning about dangerous ‘bus surfing’ trendHalifax Regional Municipality issued a statement condemning the trend, saying, 'No amount of 'likes' is worth your life.'CanadaApr 22
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N.S. mayors address crime concerns after Amherst fatal shootingThey mayor of Amherst, N.S., is looking to reassure the public after a fatal shooting this week.CrimeApr 15
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‘They are not having it’: 2,200 long-term care workers go on strike in Nova ScotiaMore than 2,200 workers from 22 long-term care homes hit the picket lines in Nova Scotia on Monday morning.CanadaApr 13